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McDonald’s Malaysia to open 200 more outlets within five years
McDonald’s Malaysia to open 200 more outlets within five years
It is in the process of hiring 10,000 workers as part of the expansion plan.
Singapore’s F&B sales jumps 4.4% in September
Caterers experienced a jump in sales, owed to a low base last year.
How EFG is rethinking its brand portfolio to turbocharge post-COVID growth
Managing director Martin Darby elaborates on the company’s omnichannel strategy and reveals key advantages of handling brands from various franchisors.
More Hong Kong restaurants ‘optimistic’ about economy: Deliveroo survey
Nearly 54% of over 9,000 restaurants surveyed reported an increase in their dining-in revenues.
Paris Baguette ties up with Erajaya group to make Indonesian debut
It will be the chain’s fourth market in SEA.
Singapore’s F&B sales down 6.7% in August
Fast food outlets remain resilient due to higher demand for delivery.
Yum China, Lavazza lay $200m plan to open 1,000 stores by 2025
Lavazza has 22 stores in China across Shanghai, Hangzhou, Beijing and Guangzhou.
Asian consumers demanding ‘healthier, safer and more sustainable’ foods: report
QSRs are already responding to these trends.
Yum China’s Q3 profit to take 50-60% hit due to COVID Delta variant, company warns
Over 500 restaurants in 17 provinces were closed or offered only takeaway and delivery.
Singapore’s fast food outlets see larger takings despite sector’s sales dipping 5.9% in July
Total F&B services sales came in at S$630 million (US$468 million).
Carl's Jr. owner inks master franchise deal to grow Russian footprint
The chain aims to develop more than 300 additional restaurants in the market.
Tim Hortons’ China biz to go public in $1.7bn SPAC merger
The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter.
Pizza Hut to start Cambodia expansion, eyes 30 stores in up to three years
The first store will open in Phnom Penh, with two more stores set to open in the coming months.
Customer-by-customer personalisation may be the future of delivery, foodpanda exec says
COO for APAC Pedram Assadi talks to QSR Media about his thoughts on delivery’s evolution and the next growth opportunities it sees with restaurant partners.
QSR falls behind full-service restaurants in Malaysia’s foodservice sector, report finds
The sector is forecast to recover strongly and grow to US$27.08 billion in 2025.
Domino’s Pizza Japan opens 800th store
The chain opened 126 stores in one year, a record for operator Domino’s Pizza Enterprises.
Café de Coral to speed up China expansion after net profit improves
The company said it was able to take advantage of China’s “shorter recovery period”.
